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Isaiah 43: 1-4

Restoration and Protection Promised

43But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
3 For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Saviour.I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia* and Seba in exchange for you.
4 Because you are precious in my sight, and honoured, and I love you,I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life.